American Corrections in Brief 3rd Edition by Todd R. Clear - Test Bank

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1. Typically, the court orders the PSI after the offender’s arraignment.
a. True
b. False

ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: The Dual Functions of Probation: Investigation and Supervision LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.01 – Describe the two functions of probation. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
2. PSIs do not allow victims to make impact statements describing their emotional and financial losses due to the
offender’s action.
a. True
b. False

ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: The Investigative Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.02 – Discuss the purpose and content of the presentence investigation report.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

3. The PSI plays a minimal role in the actual sentencing process.
a. True
b. False

ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: The Investigative Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.03 – Describe the major issues involved in the presentence investigation.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

4. Nationally, all individual U.S. probation systems include a sentence recommendation to the presiding judge.
a. True
b. False

ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: The Investigative Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.03 – Describe the major issues involved in the presentence investigation.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

5. Private investigative firms have recently begun to provide judges with PSIs.
a. True
b. False

ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: The Investigative Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.03 – Describe the major issues involved in the presentence investigation.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

6. According to the text, prospective probation officers are expected to have a four-year degree in criminal justice, social work of some other related field.
a. True
b. False

ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: The Supervisory Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.04 – Describe the dynamics that occur among the probation officer, the probationer, and the probation bureaucracy.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

7. Probation officers rely upon their power because they have little substantive authority over their clients.
a. True
b. False

ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: The Supervisory Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.04 – Describe the dynamics that occur among the probation officer, the probationer, and the probation bureaucracy.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

8. A probation officer faces role conflict in virtually every aspect of his or her job.
a. True
b. False

ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: The Supervisory Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.04 – Describe the dynamics that occur among the probation officer, the probationer, and the probation bureaucracy.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

9. One main purpose of the probation officer’s supervision is to enforce compliance with conditions.
a. True
b. False

ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: The Supervisory Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.04 – Describe the dynamics that occur among the probation officer, the probationer, and the probation bureaucracy.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

10. Formal constraints are the legal conditions of probation.
a. True
b. False

ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: The Supervisory Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.05 – Discuss the different kinds of probation conditions and why they are important.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

11. Fines, community service, and restitution are examples of standard conditions of probation.
a. True
b. False

ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: The Supervisory Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.05 – Discuss the different kinds of probation conditions and why they are important.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

12. Probation officers have broad discretion in supervising offenders.
a. True
b. False

ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: The Effectiveness of Supervision
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.06 – Define recidivism and describe its importance to probation.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

13. As a whole, adult probationers’ needs tend to be quite similar regardless of their backgrounds.
a. True
b. False

ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: The Effectiveness of Supervision
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.07 – Define evidence-based practice and discuss its importance.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

14. Most studies of the effectiveness of probation supervision find no difference in outcomes for different probation
strategies.
a. True
b. False

ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: The Effectiveness of Supervision
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.07 – Define evidence-based practice and discuss its importance.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

15. Probation may be revoked if the probationer fails to attend a mandatory therapy session.
a. True
b. False

ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Revocation and Termination of Probation
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.09 ­ Discuss the revocation of probation, including “technical”
revocation.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

16. Probation officers can investigate only rule violations, not new crimes. New crimes must be handled by local police departments.
a. True
b. False

ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: Revocation and Termination of Probation
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.09 ­ Discuss the revocation of probation, including “technical”
revocation.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

17. The PSI process typically begins with an interview with the __________.
a. victim(s)
b. sentencing judge
c. offender
d. probation officer

ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: The Dual Functions of Probation: Investigation and Supervision LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.01 – Describe the two functions of probation. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
18. Probation officers traditionally perform two basic functions: __________ and supervision.
a. protection
b. investigation
c. surveillance
d. monitoring

ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: The Dual Functions of Probation: Investigation and Supervision LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.01 – Describe the two functions of probation. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

19. In many cases, informal pressure is put on the probation officers to give the function of __________ higher priority than ________.
a. supervision, investigation
b. surveillance, investigation
c. investigation, supervision
d. monitoring, investigation

ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: The Dual Functions of Probation: Investigation and Supervision LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.01 – Describe the two functions of probation. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
20. Which of the following is NOT considered to be one of the three basic steps carried out by the probation officer during his or her supervisory role?
a. The officer and offender establish goals to help the offender comply with conditions of their release.
b. Based on the offender’s response to supervision, the officer decides how to terminate probation.
c. The officer establishes a relationship with the offender and defines the role of the offender and officer.
d. The creation of periodic progress reports should be given to the sentencing judge.

ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: The Dual Functions of Probation: Investigation and Supervision LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.01 – Describe the two functions of probation. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
21. Supervision begins once an offender is sentenced to probation, and it involves three steps. Which of the following is
NOT one of these steps?
a. establishing a relationship with the offender
b. preparation of a presentence investigation (PSI)
c. setting supervision goals to help the offender comply with conditions established by the court
d. deciding how to terminate probation on the basis of the offender’s response to supervision

ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: The Dual Functions of Probation: Investigation and Supervision LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.01 – Describe the two functions of probation. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
22. When preparing the PSI report for the judge, the probation officer is engaging in which major function of his or her job?
a. supervision
b. monitoring
c. surveillance
d. investigation

ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: The Investigative Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.02 – Discuss the purpose and content of the presentence investigation report.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

23. Two techniques that are crucial to enhance the validity and reliability of PSI reports are __________ and
_________.
a. subjectivity; verification
b. verification; objectivity
c. caution; subjectivity
d. objectivity; caution

ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: The Investigative Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.03 – Describe the major issues involved in the presentence investigation.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

24. In what case did the Supreme Court rule that the defendant does not have a right to receive a copy of the presentence investigation report?
a. Williams v. New York
b. Morrisey v. Brewer
c. Gagnon v. Scarpelli
d. Bell v. Wolfish

ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: The Investigative Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.03 – Describe the major issues involved in the presentence investigation.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

25. Which of the following is NOT one of the major issues in presentence investigation?
a. whether the judge should follow the recommendation
b. whether to make sentencing recommendations
c. whether to disclose the contents of the PSI to the defendant
d. whether private investigative firms ought to be allowed to provide judges with PSIs paid for by the defendant

ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: The Investigative Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.03 – Describe the major issues involved in the presentence investigation.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

26. What is the process by which private investigative firms contract with convicted offenders to conduct comprehensive background checks and suggest to judges creative sentencing options as alternatives to incarceration?
a. client-specific planning
b. creative sentencing planning
c. disclosure-based planning
d. case-based planning

ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: The Investigative Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.03 – Describe the major issues involved in the presentence investigation.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

27. A probation officer faces role conflict every day. This conflict centers on __________.
a. the demands of the organization and the expectations of the offender
b. the responsibilities of enforcing the law while simultaneously trying to help the offender
c. personal expectations about probation work and the visible realities of the job
d. the pressure of constructing presentence investigation reports

ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: The Supervisory Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.04 – Describe the dynamics that occur among the probation officer, the probationer, and the probation bureaucracy.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

28. In many jurisdictions, probation officers are legally classified as “__________” officers, with the power to arrest.
a. police
b. judicial
c. courtroom
d. peace

ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: The Supervisory Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.04 – Describe the dynamics that occur among the probation officer, the probationer, and the probation bureaucracy.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

29. Probation officers prefer to rely more heavily on their __________ rather than on power.
a. intelligence
b. coercion
c. court orders
d. authority

ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: The Supervisory Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.04 – Describe the dynamics that occur among the probation officer, the probationer, and the probation bureaucracy.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

30. ______________ involves a variety of interpersonal techniques that increase the effectiveness of correctional treatment, by having the probation officer interact with the client in ways that promote the client’s stake in the change process.
a. Direct questioning
b. Motivational interviewing
c. Directed interrogation
d. Rational assessment

ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: The Supervisory Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.04 – Describe the dynamics that occur among the probation officer, the probationer, and the probation bureaucracy.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

31. The offender’s response to probation depends in part on his or her perception of the officer’s .
a. intelligence
b. authority
c. power
d. attitude

ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: The Supervisory Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.04 – Describe the dynamics that occur among the probation officer, the probationer, and the probation bureaucracy.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

32. Which of the following is NOT a goal of motivational interviewing?
a. Place the responsibility for behavior change on the probation officer.
b. Help the officer get “back into the game” of behavior change.
c. Identify effective tools for handling resistance and keeping difficult situations from getting worse.
d. Keep the probation officer from doing all the work.

ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: The Supervisory Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.04 – Describe the dynamics that occur among the probation officer, the probationer, and the probation bureaucracy.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

33. The federal PSI differs from state PSIs by requiring .
a. the defendant to admit his or her guilt
b. the defendant to provide valid and reliable information
c. victim impact statements to be included
d. the defendant to make a detailed and full accounting of his or her financial status, assets, and liabilities.

ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: The Investigative Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.04 – Describe the dynamics that occur among the probation officer, the probationer, and the probation bureaucracy.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

34. Formal constraints, the “legal conditions” of probation, whether standard, punitive, or treatment, are set by the
or are written into law.
a. probation officer
b. parole board
c. court
d. prosecution

ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: The Supervisory Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.05 – Discuss the different kinds of probation conditions and why they are important.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

35. Officers vary in all of the following EXCEPT _________.
a. skill
b. knowledge
c. authority
d. philosophy

ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: The Supervisory Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.05 – Discuss the different kinds of probation conditions and why they are important.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

36. Community service is an example of a __________ condition of probation.
a. treatment
b. punitive
c. customary
d. standard

ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: The Supervisory Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.05 – Discuss the different kinds of probation conditions and why they are important.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

37. Leaving one’s jurisdiction without permission is an example of a violation of probation.
a. treatment
b. punitive
c. customary
d. standard

ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: The Supervisory Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.05 – Discuss the different kinds of probation conditions and why they are important.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

38. Constraints imposed on some probationers to force them to deal with a significant problem or need, such as substance abuse, are known as __________.
a. treatment conditions
b. standard conditions
c. punitive conditions
d. necessary conditions

ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: The Supervisory Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.05 – Discuss the different kinds of probation conditions and why they are important.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

39. Case management systems help focus the supervision effort of probation officers on __________.
a. recidivism rates
b. court mandates
c. client problems
d. victim requests

ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: The Effectiveness of Supervision
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.06 – Define recidivism and describe its importance to probation.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

40. The return of a former correctional client to criminal behavior is known as __________.
a. treatment
b. recidivism
c. conviction
d. arrest

ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: The Effectiveness of Supervision
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.06 – Define recidivism and describe its importance to probation.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

41. Which of the following is NOT one of the five principle components of a case management system?
a. punitive assessment
b. workload accounting
c. systematic needs assessment
d. case planning

ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: The Effectiveness of Supervision
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.06 – Define recidivism and describe its importance to probation.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

42. The performance-based movement calls for a reshaping of the philosophy of probation with a new emphasis on
______________.
a. victim rights
b. public safety
c. recidivism rates
d. restorative justice

ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: The Effectiveness of Supervision
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.07 – Define evidence-based practice and discuss its importance.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

43. __________ supervision will likely continue to grow in popularity.
a. Group-oriented
b. Nontechnological based
c. Specialization of
d. Decreased reliance on

ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: The Effectiveness of Supervision
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.07 – Define evidence-based practice and discuss its importance.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

44. With regard to evidence-based practices, which is NOT true regarding program characteristics for offenders?
a. Only offer programs to offenders who want to participate.
b. Provide treatment programs designed to deal with the problems that produce the higher risk level.
c. Provide greater levels of supervision for high-risk offenders.
d. Focus programs on high-risk probationers.

ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: The Effectiveness of Supervision
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.07 – Define evidence-based practice and discuss its importance.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

45. Grouping probationers with similar problems (i.e., drug addicts, sex offenders) into a single caseload is known as
_________.
a. specialized supervision programs
b. discrimination
c. focused supervision
d. inappropriate use of resources

ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: The Effectiveness of Supervision
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.07 – Define evidence-based practice and discuss its importance.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

46. A drug that reduces craving for heroin is known as ________.
a. methadone
b. methamphetamine
c. antabuse
d. an opiate

ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: The Effectiveness of Supervision
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.07 – Define evidence-based practice and discuss its importance.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

47. A drug that causes violent nausea if combined with alcohol is known as ________.
a. antabuse
b. methadone
c. methamphetamine
d. adderall.

ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: The Effectiveness of Supervision
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.07 – Define evidence-based practice and discuss its importance.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

48. In regard to the effectiveness of community supervision, __________ emphasizes the importance of “results” in setting priorities and selecting activities.
a. performance-based supervision
b. objective supervision
c. intensive supervision
d. subjective supervision

ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: The Effectiveness of Supervision
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.08 – Describe what is known about the effectiveness of probation supervision.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

49. Effectiveness studies of probation almost always compare .
a. one type of probation with another
b. probation to parole
c. probation to doing nothing
d. probation to incarceration

ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: The Effectiveness of Supervision
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.08 – Describe what is known about the effectiveness of probation supervision.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

50. The most likely outcome of probation is that people __________.
a. are transferred to house arrest
b. leave their area and are never located again
c. are rearrested for violations
d. complete their term

ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: Revocation and Termination of Probation
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.09 ­ Discuss the revocation of probation, including “technical”
revocation.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

51. Probation revocation can result from a new arrest; conviction; or a rules violation, a failure to comply with a condition of probation. Rules violations that result in revocations are often referred to as ___________ violations.
a. minor
b. technical
c. conditional
d. mechanical

ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: Revocation and Termination of Probation
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.09 ­ Discuss the revocation of probation, including “technical”
revocation.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

Jodi is awaiting sentencing for a drug offense. Prior to sentencing, she meets with Agent Smith to discuss her upbringing, drug use, and other aspects of her life. Jodi admits to regular use of heroin for the past three years.
52. Why did Agent Smith meet with Jodi?
a. to complete a presentence investigation
b. to complete a probation violation
c. to complete a mental health evaluation
d. to complete a postsentence evaluation

ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: The Investigative Function
PREFACE NAME: Scenario #1
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.03 – Describe the major issues involved in the presentence investigation.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Apply

53. Since Jodi admits to heroin use, Agent Smith is recommending she participate in a program to help control her cravings for heroin. What type of program is being recommended?
a. methadone program
b. antabuse program
c. medicinal marijuana program
d. antisocial personality disorder program

ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: The Effectiveness of Supervision
PREFACE NAME: Scenario #1
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.07 – Define evidence-based practice and discuss its importance.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Apply

54. What will Agent Smith use to monitor Jodi’s abstinence from the use of heroin?
a. urinalysis
b. gut feel
c. saliva testing
d. DNA testing

ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: The Effectiveness of Supervision
PREFACE NAME: Scenario #1
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.07 – Define evidence-based practice and discuss its importance.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Apply

55. What specialized caseload would be appropriate for the supervision of Jodi?
a. drug offender
b. sex offender
c. mental health
d. domestic abuse

ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: The Effectiveness of Supervision
PREFACE NAME: Scenario #1
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.07 – Define evidence-based practice and discuss its importance.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Apply

Mark is a probation officer who works only with sex offenders. He meets with each client monthly to identify goals each client has. He often has to use a specific interview technique with his clients to promote and determine their stake in the change process.
56. Since Mark supervises only sex offenders, what type of caseload does he have?
a. specialized
b. unique
c. normal
d. specific

ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: The Effectiveness of Supervision
PREFACE NAME: Scenario #2
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.07 – Define evidence-based practice and discuss its importance.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Apply

57. When Mark first meets with his clients, he is making a __________ with them.
a. case plan
b. agenda
c. violation report
d. presentence report

ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: The Supervisory Function
PREFACE NAME: Scenario #2
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.04 – Describe the dynamics that occur among the probation officer, the probationer, and the probation bureaucracy.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Apply

58. What interview technique is Mark using with his clients?
a. motivational interviewing
b. manipulation interviewing
c. degrading technique
d. determination interviewing

ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: The Supervisory Function
PREFACE NAME: Scenario #2
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.05 – Discuss the different kinds of probation conditions and why they are important.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Apply

Adam is on probation for a DWI. To help maintain sobriety, he is prescribed a medication that will make him extremely ill if he consumes alcohol. The judge ordered Adam to participate in chemical health programming as a condition of probation. Adam is refusing to attend programming because he does not think he has a drinking problem.
59. What is Adam taking to help him maintain sobriety?
a. antabuse
b. methadone
c. marijuana
d. antibiotics

ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: The Supervisory Function
PREFACE NAME: Scenario #3
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.07 – Define evidence-based practice and discuss its importance.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Apply

60. Refusing to attend chemical health programming could be considered a _________.
a. technical violation
b. assumed violation
c. expected violation
d. common violation

ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: Revocation and Termination of Probation
PREFACE NAME: Scenario #3
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.09 ­ Discuss the revocation of probation, including “technical”
revocation.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Apply

61. If Adam doesn’t complete chemical health programming, the judge could _________.
a. revoke his probation
b. civilly commit Adam to a mental health facility
c. require the treatment program to counsel Adam at his home
d. all of the above

ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: Revocation and Termination of Probation
PREFACE NAME: Scenario #3
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.09 ­ Discuss the revocation of probation, including “technical”
revocation.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Apply

62. The basic probation function of __________ begins once the offender is sentenced by the court.
ANSWER: supervision
REFERENCES: The Dual Functions of Probation: Investigation and Supervision LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.01 – Describe the two functions of probation. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
63. A presentence report is an investigation and summary report of an offender’s __________.
ANSWER: background
REFERENCES: The Dual Functions of Probation: Investigation and Supervision LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.01 – Describe the two functions of probation. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
64. Probation supervision begins once an offender is __________.
ANSWER: sentenced
REFERENCES: The Dual Functions of Probation: Investigation and Supervision LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.01 – Describe the two functions of probation. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

65. The probation officer and the offender establish supervision __________ to help the offender comply with conditions established by the court.
ANSWER: goals
REFERENCES: The Dual Functions of Probation: Investigation and Supervision LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.01 – Describe the two functions of probation. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
66. The presentence investigation serves mainly to help the __________ select an appropriate sentence.
ANSWER: judge
REFERENCES: The Investigative Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.02 – Discuss the purpose and content of the presentence investigation report.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

67. In practice, most judges seek some balance between rehabilitation and __________ management.
ANSWER: risk
REFERENCES: The Investigative Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.02 – Discuss the purpose and content of the presentence investigation report.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

68. The report plays its most important role in the sentencing process.
ANSWER: presentence investigation PSI
REFERENCES: The Investigative Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.02 – Discuss the purpose and content of the presentence investigation report.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

69. The emotional and financial losses from crime are often communicated through ________________ statements.

ANSWER: victim impact
REFERENCES: The Investigative Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.03 – Describe the major issues involved in the presentence investigation.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

70. Probation officers have traditionally performed two major functions: __________ and __________.
ANSWER: investigation; supervision supervision; investigation
REFERENCES: The Investigative Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.03 – Describe the major issues involved in the presentence investigation.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

71. The ability to influence a person’s actions in a desired direction without resorting to force is known as
_____________.
ANSWER: authority
REFERENCES: The Supervisory Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.04 – Describe the dynamics that occur among the probation officer, the probationer, and the probation bureaucracy.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

72. __________ refers to the ability to force a person to do something that he or she does not want to do.
ANSWER: Power
REFERENCES: The Supervisory Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.04 – Describe the dynamics that occur among the probation officer, the probationer, and the probation bureaucracy.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

73. The purpose of the __________ is to prescribe a combination of activities and reporting features that are based on the needs of the probationer.
ANSWER: case plan
REFERENCES: The Supervisory Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.04 – Describe the dynamics that occur among the probation officer, the probationer, and the probation bureaucracy.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

74. Convicted __________ may be disqualified from becoming a corrections officer.
ANSWER: felons
REFERENCES: The Supervisory Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.04 – Describe the dynamics that occur among the probation officer, the probationer, and the probation bureaucracy.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

75. To defend against possible allegations of __________ probation officers need to document their actions so that they can meet any potential challenge.
ANSWER: misconduct
REFERENCES: The Supervisory Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.04 – Describe the dynamics that occur among the probation officer, the probationer, and the probation bureaucracy.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

76. __________ probation conditions are constraints imposed on some probationers to increase the restrictiveness or painfulness of probation, including fines, community service, and restitution.
ANSWER: Punitive
REFERENCES: The Supervisory Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.05 – Discuss the different kinds of probation conditions and why they are important.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

77. __________ is a term used to describe the return of a former correctional client to criminal behavior as measured by new arrests or other problems with the law.
ANSWER: Recidivism
REFERENCES: The Effectiveness of Supervision
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.06 – Define recidivism and describe its importance to probation.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember
78. ___________ is a drug that reduces the craving for heroin. ANSWER: Methadone
REFERENCES: The Effectiveness of Supervision
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.07 – Define evidence-based practice and discuss its importance.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

79. __________ is a drug that inhibits drinking.
ANSWER: Antabuse
REFERENCES: The Effectiveness of Supervision
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.07 – Define evidence-based practice and discuss its importance.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

80. __________ practices refer to the use of correctional methods that have been shown to be effective through well- designed research studies.
ANSWER: Evidence-based
REFERENCES: The Effectiveness of Supervision
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.07 – Define evidence-based practice and discuss its importance.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

81. The performance-based movement in probation has called for a new emphasis on .
ANSWER: public safety
REFERENCES: The Effectiveness of Supervision
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.07 – Define evidence-based practice and discuss its importance.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

82. Revocations for __________ violations are somewhat controversial because the violating behaviors themselves are not ordinarily illegal.
ANSWER: technical
REFERENCES: Revocation and Termination of Probation
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.09 ­ Discuss the revocation of probation, including “technical”
revocation.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

83. Today’s probation officers have a number of __________ tools available to help supervise probationers.
ANSWER: monitoring
REFERENCES: Probation in the Coming Decade
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.09 ­ Discuss the revocation of probation, including “technical”
revocation.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

84. Define the two primary functions of probation and how each is carried out.
ANSWER: N/A
REFERENCES: The Dual Functions of Probation: Investigation and Supervision LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.01 – Describe the two functions of probation. KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand
85. Describe the purpose of the presentence investigation and explain how it is used in the sentencing and programming of offenders.
ANSWER: N/A
REFERENCES: The Investigative Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.02 – Discuss the purpose and content of the presentence investigation report.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand

86. Describe the three major issues involved in the presentence investigation.
ANSWER: N/A
REFERENCES: The Investigative Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.03 – Describe the major issues involved in the presentence investigation.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

87. Define the terms authority and power. Discuss their role in the work of probation officers. Which is more effective? Why?
ANSWER: N/A
REFERENCES: The Supervisory Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.04 – Describe the dynamics that occur among the probation officer, the probationer, and the probation bureaucracy.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand

88. Discuss the different kinds of probation conditions and why they are important.
ANSWER: N/A
REFERENCES: The Supervisory Function
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.05 – Discuss the different kinds of probation conditions and why they are important.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Remember

89. Define evidence-based practice as they relate to probation.
ANSWER: N/A
REFERENCES: The Effectiveness of Supervision
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.07 – Define evidence-based practice and discuss its importance.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand

90. How can we measure the effectiveness of probation?
ANSWER: N/A
REFERENCES: The Effectiveness of Supervision
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: ACIB.CLEA.17.05.08 – Describe what is known about the effectiveness of probation supervision.
KEYWORDS: Bloom’s: Understand